During its centuries old history, Bolivia has become home to many places of interest and historic landmarks that are known far beyond the borders of the country. The peak of the San Pedro Mountain is one of most popular landmarks that attract both locals and tourists because the largest crucifixion in the world is installed there. The height of the statue of Christ is 33 metres. The statue was installed not long ago, before that the statue of Christ on the Mount Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro was considered the highest one. That statue is 27 metres tall.
Status "the most" applies to Bolivia more than to any other country. It is the highest country on the continent. The largest and highest freshwater …
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If you are going to visit Bolivia, you should remember that the country is located in the highlands of the Andes. Therefore, the lack of oxygen is …
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Until the 14th century, the territory of the present country had been populated by the Aymara and Kichwa tribes that consequently fell before the Incas. In 1532, these lands were visited by Spanish conquistadors. Then, the period of the active colonization began. Already in the first years of the colonial expansion, several million Indians died. In 1542, the ancient country was officially recognized as a Spanish colony and called Upper Peru.
Bolivia is a great place not only for sightseeing and watching natural beauty but also for active recreation. The average altitude of the area is …
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The meaningful event happened in the 19th century was a war with Chili. In 1903, as a result of the military conflict, the part of the Bolivian territory came to Brazil. In the middle of the 20th century, the country saw several military coups that caused the change of power. Only the 80s of the last century were a long-awaited period of the social and political stability.
1. A visa is required for entry into the territory of Bolivia. If the tourist does not have a visa, it can be issued on arrival at the airport. …
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Bolivia is one of the most high-mountain countries in the world. You can take a trip to many mountain areas. Some hiking routes are suitable for almost all travelers but some of them will be interesting only to climbers. One of the main national symbols of Bolivia is lamas. Their breeding has been one of the major activities of the natives for several hundred years. It is not surprising that in many gift shops tourists can buy inexpensive clothes of natural wool and yarn. Experienced tourists usually buy woolen clothes in the high-mountain districts.